Visitors will get a chance to see inside historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness this Saturday (September 15). The mansion - dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries - will be open for free tours to support the national Doors Open Days festival and the local Big Roman Week. There will be Roman activities in… Continue reading Doors Open at Kinneil House . . .
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Author at Kinneil on September 15
Author Mike Nicholson will be at Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness this Saturday (September 15) telling youngsters about the zany adventures of his Museum Mystery Squad. The event is suitable for children aged 6-12 years. It's free to attend, but booking is advised for this activity. Book by calling 01324 506850 or contact Bo’ness Library or Kinneil Museum.… Continue reading Author at Kinneil on September 15
Step back in time at Kinneil
Visiting Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness for free Kinneil House tours this Saturday (September 15)? You can find out more about the parkland's impressive history by reading a free guide, written by historian Geoff Bailey. Read online here. You can also hear what other experts think about Kinneil on The Friends of Kinneil's Soundcloud page. Download audio from… Continue reading Step back in time at Kinneil
Bo’ness foundry makes markers for Kinneil
Ballantine's Foundry in Bo'ness has been making markers for Kinneil Nature Reserve and other sites around the Forth Valley. It's part of the National Lottery-funded Inner Forth Landscape Initiative. Read the full story on The Falkirk Herald site.
Kinneil House: what you need to know
Attending an open day at Kinneil House? Here's some essential information. WHEN: Open days usually take place around eight times a year. See the homepage of the Kinneil site - http://www.kinneil.org - for the latest dates. Normally there are no tours inside the House over the winter months (November to February) - however the Museum… Continue reading Kinneil House: what you need to know
Free House tours on August 26
Kinneil House in Bo'ness will be open for free tours on Sunday, August 26, 2018 - from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets for the House tours will be available on the day from Kinneil Museum (just next to the House). Tours will run every 15 minutes, with the last tour at 3.30 p.m. Admission will… Continue reading Free House tours on August 26
Singers pull out – but show will go on
Free tours at Kinneil House in Bo'ness WILL take place this Sunday, August 26. However, Renaissance singers The Gargoyles of Gargunnock group will NOT appear at the open afternoon. The group sadly had to pull out of the event today (Friday) after one of the trio came down with voice problems. They have apologised to anyone… Continue reading Singers pull out – but show will go on
Free orchard workshops at Kinneil
Orchard-themed cooking workshops are being held at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness on Sunday, August 26. They will co-incide with an open afternoon at Kinneil House. The free workshops have been organised by Falkirk Community Trust in association with Forth Environment Link. The workshops will take place between 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. and between 3… Continue reading Free orchard workshops at Kinneil
Geoff’s history of Kinneil
Historian Geoff Bailey - from Falkirk Local History Society and Falkirk Community Trust - has produced his own history of Kinneil Estate, or Park, as he calls the site. Read it here for free. He says: "The present landscape owes much to the past and even the influence of the Roman Wall can still be… Continue reading Geoff’s history of Kinneil
Big Roman Week returns this September
Big Roman Week - central Scotland's annual heritage festival - returns this September. Walks, talks and family events are planned to encourage people to find out more about the Roman Antonine Wall, which runs right through central Scotland. The fun kicks off on Saturday, September 15. Launch day events will include a Big Roman Day… Continue reading Big Roman Week returns this September
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